Police: Woman Lied About Missing Granddaughter To Shoplift
Authorities say a New Jersey woman made up a story that her granddaughter was missing inside a Walmart so that her son could steal clothes and candy.
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Authorities say a New Jersey woman made up a story that her granddaughter was missing inside a Walmart so that her son could steal clothes and candy.
A man is believed to have killed his wife, their 7-year-old son and the family dog in their New Jersey home before killing himself, authorities said Thursday.
Howard County police are searching for a missing New Jersey man who was last seen last week in Maryland.
Republican Gov. Chris Christie signed a law Friday making New Jersey the third state to raise its smoking age to 21.
Gov. Chris Christie, by his own admission, entered lame-duck territory on Tuesday, signing his final budget after a bruising three-day state government shutdown that included a viral photo of him lounging on a state beach that was closed to the public because of a budget impasse.
Gov. Chris Christie spent part of Sunday lounging with his family on a beach at a state park he ordered closed to the public amid a government shutdown that showed little sign of ending.
A year removed from a life-changing windfall, a New Jersey family is choosing to use their nearly $430 million in winnings from the Powerball lottery to help others in their hometown.
A convicted pedophile who used the messaging service on his Xbox to solicit nude photos from four boys in three states is heading to prison.
A New Jersey appeals court has ruled that law enforcement agencies can view private messages and tweets from private accounts on Twitter if they get a warrant.
A girl who wanted to play for her Roman Catholic school's boys' basketball team has instead been kicked out of school after her family filed a lawsuit.
Amtrak and New Jersey Transit trains are halted in New Jersey because of a power line that came down in strong winds.
A New Jersey woman who found a kidney donor on Craigslist in 2015 but later was told the organ transplant couldn't happen because of complications has now received a kidney.
Authorities are trying to track down the person who tossed an emaciated dog out of a moving car in New Jersey and then drove off.
Authorities say a New Jersey hairstylist used pepper spray on a client who was unhappy with her haircut.
Hunters have killed 306 bears during New Jersey's expanded black bear hunt.
One data recorder recovered so far from the New Jersey Transit commuter train that crashed in Hoboken killing one and injuring more than 100 others was not functioning on the day of the accident, officials said Sunday.
New Jersey Transit trains have been involved in more than 150 accidents that caused more than $4.8 million in damage to tracks or equipment since 2011, and the commuter rail has paid more than $500,000 to settle safety violations, according to federal data.
The recent deadly train crash in New Jersey is re-energizing the effort to get positive train control technology installed on our tracks.
The FBI has released an image of two men who took a suitcase holding a bomb that didn't explode in New York City.
A New Jersey police officer responding to a call about a hoodied vagrant curled up asleep in the doorway of a bar roused him and quickly recognized his bearded face as that of perhaps the most wanted man in America.
Donald Trump is again taking credit for predicting current events after he had announced that the cause of Saturday's explosion in New York was a bomb before authorities had publicly said so.
Jersey Shore beaches were reopened Sunday as an investigation continued into a pipe bomb explosion at a seaside community before thousands of runners were to participate in a charity 5K race to benefit Marines and sailors.
Drivers who drink coffee behind the wheel don't need to worry about getting a ticket in New Jersey any time soon.
Republican Gov. Chris Christie says he is willing to consider leaving office for a position in a possible Donald Trump White House.
Police say a 4-year-old New Jersey girl called 911 to report her father had passed out in their car.
Pete Alonso had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs before leaving the game in the fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles routed the swooning St. Louis Cardinals 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Howard County plans to appeal after a federal judge reinstated building permits for a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Elkridge, according to media partner The Baltimore Banner.
Multiple immigrant mothers detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore earlier this year are fighting to have their ankle monitors removed, saying the devices have made it harder to find work and have led to discrimination.
A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2024 death of his girlfriend in the parking lot of her Baltimore County apartment complex.
The horse has been roaming along Deer Park Road since June, prompting neighbors and officials to warn drivers and work to safely capture it.
A man has been charged with first-degree murder in the 2024 death of his girlfriend in the parking lot of her Baltimore County apartment complex.
The Maryland Transportation Authority will host the boat tour at 11:30 a.m. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Howard County plans to appeal after a federal judge reinstated building permits for a planned U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office in Elkridge, according to media partner The Baltimore Banner.
Multiple immigrant mothers detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Baltimore earlier this year are fighting to have their ankle monitors removed, saying the devices have made it harder to find work and have led to discrimination.
The horse has been roaming along Deer Park Road since June, prompting neighbors and officials to warn drivers and work to safely capture it.
A group of civil rights and privacy organizations have filed a complaint, accusing seven companies of violating the Maryland Data Privacy Act.
An EF-1 tornado touched down during Thursday's intense storms in Queen Anne's County, Maryland, according to the National Weather Service.
A New York man was arrested at Dulles International Airport after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers discovered 368 pounds of khat in his luggage.
Neighbors near an Annapolis house explosion that left a woman dead and a man severely injured said the blast was unlike anything they had heard before.
CBP officials said the men at BWI airport each had suitcases full of khat, with the street value of about $100,000.
Local franchisee owner Bruce Dash shares a variety of sweet and savory pretzel snacks and talks about how you can cater Wetzel's for your next party or sporting event.
Eian Jackson shares what inspired him to start the company and how you can book an experience on the water.
As Baltimore City students return to the classroom, Weekend Backpacks Baltimore has announced the largest corporate commitment in the nonprofit’s 10-year history through a new partnership with Heritage | MileOne Autogroup.
Gelato is a 5 year old Pitbull-Boxer mix with sweet and loving personality, and she is fully house-trained. She is available for adoption at county animal services.
Strathmore’s new AIR class of 2027 includes three Baltimore-based musicians among its six selected artists, highlighting the depth of talent emerging from the city’s creative community.
Pete Alonso had four hits, including a three-run homer, and drove in four runs before leaving the game in the fifth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles routed the swooning St. Louis Cardinals 13-1 on Tuesday night.
Nick Martinez pitched six innings of one-hit ball; Junior Caminero and Chandler Simpson delivered RBI singles in the pivotal sixth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-1 Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens and the Minnesota Vikings each have designs on returning to the playoffs after underperforming in 2025 and making significant changes.
The aircraft carrier and its 5,000 crew members will return to San Diego after an approximately nine-month deployment.
In May, a federal judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Abrego Garcia, who had been accused of smuggling immigrants in the U.S. illegally.
U.S. District Judge Theodore Chuang ruled that the Trump administration's move to divert funding and cancel a plan to move the FBI to Maryland was "arbitrary and capricious and not in accordance with law."
A judge ruled in favor of Baltimore City Inspector General Isabel Cumming on Friday in an ongoing legal battle with Mayor Brandon Scott over access to city records.
Senate Democrats are demanding answers about conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during the aircraft carrier's record-setting deployment.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Back to school means back to school shopping. How much does it cost to send kids to school?
Baltimore County Restaurant Week kicks off its summer 2026 edition on Friday, July 10 and runs through Sunday, July 19.
Despite the rash of thefts here and there, Howard County Police data shows airbag thefts have been on a downward trend.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
The Bitty & Beau's Coffee shop in the City Dock section of downtown Annapolis has confirmed its plans to close in September.
Steelefish Grille, located at 660 Boulton Street in Bel Air, announced on its Facebook page that it is abruptly closing after 14 years.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Vibrio vulnificus is a rare flesh-eating bacterium that lives in brackish or salty water and has been on the rise in Maryland's Chesapeake Bay.
Health officials in Harford and Anne Arundel counties have issued new rabies alerts involving a raccoon, a fox and a bat.
Sydney Towle, known for her social media content about living with a rare form of cancer called cholangiocarcinoma, died Wednesday in Bethesda, Maryland.
As the nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to rise, a Maryland farmers' market vendor says a common question she hears is about food that gets people sick.
BTS fans, better known as the BTS ARMY, have been flocking to a wide range of businesses in Charm City for days.
The Baltimore Cultural Alliance nonprofit has announced plans to shut down for financial reasons.
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
"Be The Mogul" reflects on life in East Baltimore and stresses how community organizations help young people discover their purpose.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Great weather continues Wednesday ahead of more rain in Maryland
More nice weather Wednesday before rain returns to Maryland
The chance of showers and storms will spike in Thursday.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
The Maryland Transportation Authority will host the boat tour at 11:30 a.m. WJZ-TV's Stephanie Douglas reports.
Great weather continues Wednesday ahead of more rain in Maryland
Howard County plans to appeal ruling allowing construction for ICE facility
Immigrant advocates call for reforms at Baltimore ICE facility